PLM Project Coordinator

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler Arizona, San Jose and San Diego California, Wilton Connecticut, and Hillsboro Oregon. 

Role and responsibilities

• This role will manage a complex module leading the coordination of the PC responsibilities.  

• Provide guidance from a PLM perspective in the cross functional project team to support development of new products and modifications to existing products throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Evaluate the impact of and plan the implementation of engineering changes.  Challenge the project on timing and supply chain impact. Monitor proper execution of the implementation plan. 

• Determine the logistic consequences of proposed plan changes and related actions on project or program level. 

• Align and coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, LSM and Veldhoven PLM PC on all proposed plan changes for module.  

• Coordinate the material flow for critical, non-volume materials (prototypes, pilots, spare parts, tools & packaging) in cooperation with Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering and Service Logistics. 

• Manage the ramp up of products in the supply chain to support the product roadmaps. 

• Manage material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks: Identify bottle necks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp. 

• Prepare and maintain critical path for module and prepare logistical investments with the project team.  

• Interface with the suppliers on complex new product introductions.  

• Adopt one skill development domain as a mentor and own KPI on the performance of this domain.  

• Contribute to the further processes of the Product Lifecycle Management department as part of Supply Chain Management. 

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration is required, Masters degree preferred

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration is required, Masters degree preferred

• 5+ years of relevant experience in planning and logistics processes in a high-tech, low-volume environment is a plus.

• Previous experience in a leadership role is preferred. 

• Affinity with a technical environment. 

• Team player. Good social and communication skills. 

• Adaptable to fast paced environments. 

• Analytical, structure and organizational skills. 

• Assertive, pro-active problem solver. 

• Experience in expediting efforts with suppliers. 

• Stakeholder management: deal effectively